COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Data Analytics at Wilfrid Laurier University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to build strong foundations in economics, mathematics, programming, and data analysis, preparing students for data-driven decision-making in business, finance, and public policy. In the first year, students complete core courses such as Introduction to Microeconomics and Introduction to Macroeconomics, which provide essential frameworks for understanding individual and aggregate economic behavior. Calculus I and Introductory Linear Algebra or its applied variant develop quantitative and analytical skills, while Principles of Programming or Introduction to Programming introduces students to computational thinking. Introduction to Data Analytics equips students with practical skills in managing, analyzing, and interpreting complex datasets. First-year electives, including Introduction to the Business Environment and Introduction to Psychology, allow students to broaden their understanding of organizational and human factors influencing economic outcomes. In upper years, students engage with specialized courses, including Data Analytics, which provides advanced tools and techniques for data-driven insights, Economics of Inequality, exploring social and economic disparities, and Economics of the Canadian Banking and Financial System, examining financial institutions and regulatory frameworks. Additional courses such as Time Series Analysis, Financial Data Analysis, and Regression Analysis further develop statistical and computational skills essential for interpreting real-world data. Together, these courses equip graduates with technical expertise, critical thinking, and practical experience, preparing them for careers in data analytics, finance, consulting, government, and research, while also providing a strong foundation for advanced studies in economics, data science, or business analytics.